AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 28 -- BorgWarner TorqTransfer
Systems has broadened its industry-leading capabilities in
torque management with two new technologies that offer
sophisticated enhancements to the precision of torque delivery
-- providing automakers and drivers with enhanced traction and
stability for maximum performance and security as well as
improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.

"These two new systems provide our customers with reduced
development time, improved reliability, improved fuel economy
and reduced emissions," said Cynthia A. Niekamp, BorgWarner
TorqTransfer Systems President and General Manager.

"In addition, drivers of vehicles equipped with these
systems will experience better vehicle handling, enhanced
traction and greater vehicle stability. In building on
BorgWarner's proven Torque-on-Demand(R) and InterActive Torque
Management(TM) torque-transfer systems, we continue to advance
the forefront of supplier innovation in four-wheel and
all-wheel drive."

The Pre-emptive Torque Management(TM) system's
differentiating feature is its ability to deliver torque before
a wheel slips. A precise amount of torque is transferred prior
to wheel rotation, through the use of electronic sensors and
microcomputer controls also developed by BorgWarner. Managing
the power between the front and rear wheels, and eliminating
power to the rear wheels when it is not needed, results in
better handling, traction and fuel economy.

The system continuously monitors dynamic torque capacity and
adjusts capacity as required. It offers improved reliability
and durability, as well as lower weight and cost. The system
can be mounted anywhere between the output of the transmission
and the input of the secondary axle. It is available in a
variety of sizes to meet specific vehicle requirements, thus
providing very flexible packaging benefits. Additionally, it
can limit torque transfer to the power takeoff unit and
secondary axle, permitting the use of lighter-weight and
lower-cost components.

The InterActive Differential Control(TM) system also uses
BorgWarner-developed electronic sensors and controls, in this
case to deliver optimal biasing torque across the center
differential automatically. When the system senses that the
wheels are slipping, it automatically transfers power to the
tractive wheels through the center differential. When the
slipping stops, biasing to the tractive wheels is reduced or
eliminated -- again, enhancing vehicle handling and traction
through the management of power between the front and rear
wheels.

Both systems deliver the requested amount of torque in
response to electronic signals provided by one or more of the
vehicle's traction and/or stability control systems. They are
both fully interactive with, and work in conjunction with,
other vehicle systems including antilock braking systems (ABS),
electronic traction control (ETC), electronic stability
programs (ESP), and active suspension programs. Both systems
are pre-tested, and offer the customer benefits such as
improved vehicle integration with no separate electronics to
package, as well as reduced wiring harness complexity.

BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems is a leading independent
global designer and producer of transfer cases and systems for
four-wheel drive vehicles for the sport-utility and light truck
markets. Its systems enhance driver security, reliability and
ease of use.